Head of Business Strategy
$140k - $180kVSA Partners
VSA's purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. With offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, VSA offers a full range of fully integrated capabilities-branding, advertising, data science and technology-all under one roof. VSA is also a proud member of Meet The People, an international family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at some of the world's most respected brands and forward-thinking organizations, including Google, Nike and IBM.
Data-driven, customer-centric mindset. You're intrigued and energized by complexity, drawn to untangling tricky problems with multiple layers and the satisfaction of creating a clear path forward.
You thrive in environments where the structure may not be defined and you have the freedom to create it.
Flexible style and a desire to create better ways to work. Outstanding communication, writing and presentation skills. High emotional intelligence. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MBA or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in strategy or strategic consulting (business, brand and/or integrated marketing).
Experience in research, analytics, and/or client-side brand management or marketing.
Experience with B2B, B2C, finance, and technology brands/companies.
Strong experience in digital and CX strategy.
Strong brand strategy + business strategy + digital (experience) acumen
Experience managing multiple projects and juggling competing priorities.
Business strategy/transformation experience.
Employee referral bonus
- Casual dress code
- Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
- Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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